There are numerous translations of the Bible available in bookstores and on the Internet. Paraphrased versions of the Scriptures are popular. Paraphrase versions are more commentaries than translations and are what the translator “thinks” is being said in a certain passage. “A ‘Dynamic Equivalent’ attempts to use the original language as a guide in translating, and then … [Read more...] about Translations: Living Bible
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Being the Temple of God
All Christians have a responsibility – to keep the temple of God clean and pure. In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 it says, "What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s." The Scripture says your body … [Read more...] about Being the Temple of God
CAUSE OF STUMBLING!
In Isaiah we read. . . “(14) Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far away; for truth has stumbled in the public squares, and uprightness cannot enter. (15) Truth is lacking, and he who departs from evil makes … [Read more...] about CAUSE OF STUMBLING!
CHANGE ONE OR THE OTHER!
It was reported that Alexander the Great singled out one of his soldiers who was accused of cowardice. “What’s your name? Alexander snapped. “My name is Alexander, Sir.” came the … [Read more...] about CHANGE ONE OR THE OTHER!
Translations: KJV
Originally translated in 1611 A.D., it was translated by a 48-man committee of Greek and Latin scholars who depended primarily upon the Latin Vulgate. It has been the standard by which all other versions have been judged for years. It is the number one seller as far as English versions are concerned. Some find it difficult to determine the meaning of a passage because of the … [Read more...] about Translations: KJV
